The good ol' cameraphone... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE DARKHORSE · 08-24-2009, 10:18 PM

One of these days I'm going to get one of those fancy waterproof cameras. Until then, the battle of the cameraphones will tell the tale.

This first fish is from Friday. No boats on this day, but some gusts of wind close to 30 mph, with rain

. A lone kayak arrived on the scene just at the end of this battle.

I believe this photo was taken with the I-phone, something like ten megapixels. What's pretty cool is how clear this photo is with the lack of light, stormy grey conditions.

Today also had no boats, one sportie and two kayaks. As much as I love playing bumper-boats I don't fish the weekends unless I have to. At least during the summer. A few more weeks and the beach will return to normal, I can't wait. I can handle the 30 mph wind, but that same guy running over my trolling lines, again and agian...yes as a matter of fact my trolling lines are behind me

. No thanks! This photo was taken today with my Blackberry in full sun. Obviously not as clear even with ample light.

That I-phone's pretty nice, but I haven't even figured out how to use my Blackberry yet

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j mo · 08-25-2009, 05:38 AM

Awesome fish, and the finger placement not surprisingly is perfect!

I guess fish have to eat no matter what the weather?!?!

Best,
Josh

Looking forward to giving the 90j a work out soon

dsafety · 08-25-2009, 06:01 AM

I just got an iPhone for my wife. That is one amazing piece of gear. The newest model even takes Hi-Def video. The number of useful Apps that are available is incredible. I bet there is even one that tells you where the fish are biting.

I am not sure that I would have the courage to take an iPhone out on the water however unless I had a pretty good waterproof setup. Someone put up a post a couple weeks ago in which they vacuum-sealed their iPhone in a plastic bag. Assuming the thing still worked in the bag, that might be the way to go.

Bob

DENNYh · 08-25-2009, 06:16 AM

told you the pics are ok with an i-phone. I store mine in the Hobbie yellow dry bag, but ive seen a waterproof case at OEX. nice catch Josh

Whizz Bang · 08-25-2009, 06:59 AM

Another beauty, thanks for giving us mere mortals a little hope.

It has to be the face paint...right?

rogersmith · 08-25-2009, 07:48 AM

nice pix. iPhone takes good pics, believe it or not only 3.1 megapixels

Iceman · 08-25-2009, 08:33 AM

So is this Blackberry or I phone spam ......

Nice fishes!

nabeeko · 08-25-2009, 09:00 AM

Nice!

you're good. real good. now get to work like the rest of us!

Oh... I forgot... that is your work!

You are extremely skilled in finding fish and fortunate to have such job. Congrats.

lamb · 08-25-2009, 09:24 AM

Hey Josh yer fish are getting smaller! Does that lower down the rate for your clients?

Nice work

Geoffkoop · 08-25-2009, 09:27 AM

I have been taking my iPhone on the water in the hobie dry bag with a ziplock for secondary protection. These things are pretty cool...as I am typing this message on it right now in the car! They do take great photos. It has replaced my dig camera.
Nice fish!

dorado50 · 08-25-2009, 09:37 AM

I think the phone photos make the fish look smaller! Nice fish and good going...

Tman · 08-25-2009, 11:25 AM

Dang Josh...you even know how to photoshop from a phone....

You do know that you're supposed to make the fish look bigger, not smaller....Just kidding of course...nice feeeeesh...

Sorry bro I just could not resist...

bender0240 · 08-25-2009, 11:54 AM

Those must be the biggest 20lb Spanish Macs I've ever seen. Since I'm pretty sure Spanish are the only fish out there right now. Yup. Spanish and Smelt are wide open right now.

Dan · 08-25-2009, 12:33 PM

nice pair of YT Josh.

Whizz Bang · 08-25-2009, 02:14 PM

Josh,

Come clean, you caught those fish at the Islands didnt you? You just pedalled back for the picture. Sneaky...very sneaky.

I know how much ground you can cover in that Hobie.... with your fancy fins..... all sleek and racy with your streamlined hull.

And what about that gaff shot...you are so used to ripping 30+ lb feesh out the water you aimed a little low ehh?

Congratulations again

08-25-2009, 05:57 PM

nice

yakrider · 08-25-2009, 08:05 PM

cool!!!
I hate work...(like money) hate work...
wishin' I was a fishin'...
thanks for sharing!

bigbarrels · 08-25-2009, 08:38 PM

nice YT Josh! You have some serious skills

bellcon · 08-25-2009, 09:02 PM

waders?
must be cold in Alaska this time of year eh?

Nice very very nice
X2

Johnp · 08-25-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogersmith

nice pix. iPhone takes good pics, believe it or not only 3.1 megapixels

Roger, way to wreck the iphone buzz

Big forktail on that fish. Congrats. Josh

08-24-2009, 10:18 PM	#1
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	The good ol' cameraphone... One of these days I'm going to get one of those fancy waterproof cameras. Until then, the battle of the cameraphones will tell the tale. This first fish is from Friday. No boats on this day, but some gusts of wind close to 30 mph, with rain . A lone kayak arrived on the scene just at the end of this battle. I believe this photo was taken with the I-phone, something like ten megapixels. What's pretty cool is how clear this photo is with the lack of light, stormy grey conditions. Today also had no boats, one sportie and two kayaks. As much as I love playing bumper-boats I don't fish the weekends unless I have to. At least during the summer. A few more weeks and the beach will return to normal, I can't wait. I can handle the 30 mph wind, but that same guy running over my trolling lines, again and agian...yes as a matter of fact my trolling lines are behind me . No thanks! This photo was taken today with my Blackberry in full sun. Obviously not as clear even with ample light. That I-phone's pretty nice, but I haven't even figured out how to use my Blackberry yet . __________________

08-25-2009, 08:33 AM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	So is this Blackberry or I phone spam ...... Nice fishes! __________________

08-25-2009, 09:24 AM	#9
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Hey Josh yer fish are getting smaller! Does that lower down the rate for your clients? Nice work __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

08-25-2009, 11:25 AM	#12
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Dang Josh...you even know how to photoshop from a phone.... You do know that you're supposed to make the fish look bigger, not smaller....Just kidding of course...nice feeeeesh... Sorry bro I just could not resist... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

08-25-2009, 05:38 AM	#2
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Awesome fish, and the finger placement not surprisingly is perfect! I guess fish have to eat no matter what the weather?!?! Best, Josh Looking forward to giving the 90j a work out soon

08-25-2009, 06:01 AM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	I just got an iPhone for my wife. That is one amazing piece of gear. The newest model even takes Hi-Def video. The number of useful Apps that are available is incredible. I bet there is even one that tells you where the fish are biting. I am not sure that I would have the courage to take an iPhone out on the water however unless I had a pretty good waterproof setup. Someone put up a post a couple weeks ago in which they vacuum-sealed their iPhone in a plastic bag. Assuming the thing still worked in the bag, that might be the way to go. Bob

08-25-2009, 06:16 AM	#4
DENNYh Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chulajuana Posts: 81	told you the pics are ok with an i-phone. I store mine in the Hobbie yellow dry bag, but ive seen a waterproof case at OEX. nice catch Josh

08-25-2009, 06:59 AM	#5
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Another beauty, thanks for giving us mere mortals a little hope. It has to be the face paint...right?

08-25-2009, 07:48 AM	#6
rogersmith Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 465	nice pix. iPhone takes good pics, believe it or not only 3.1 megapixels

08-25-2009, 09:00 AM	#8
nabeeko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68	Nice! you're good. real good. now get to work like the rest of us! Oh... I forgot... that is your work! You are extremely skilled in finding fish and fortunate to have such job. Congrats.

08-25-2009, 09:27 AM	#10
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	I have been taking my iPhone on the water in the hobie dry bag with a ziplock for secondary protection. These things are pretty cool...as I am typing this message on it right now in the car! They do take great photos. It has replaced my dig camera. Nice fish!

08-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#11
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I think the phone photos make the fish look smaller! Nice fish and good going...

08-25-2009, 11:54 AM	#13
bender0240 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 118	Those must be the biggest 20lb Spanish Macs I've ever seen. Since I'm pretty sure Spanish are the only fish out there right now. Yup. Spanish and Smelt are wide open right now.

08-25-2009, 12:33 PM	#14
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	nice pair of YT Josh.

08-25-2009, 02:14 PM	#15
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Josh, Come clean, you caught those fish at the Islands didnt you? You just pedalled back for the picture. Sneaky...very sneaky. I know how much ground you can cover in that Hobie.... with your fancy fins..... all sleek and racy with your streamlined hull. And what about that gaff shot...you are so used to ripping 30+ lb feesh out the water you aimed a little low ehh? Congratulations again

08-25-2009, 08:05 PM	#17
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	cool!!! I hate work...(like money) hate work... wishin' I was a fishin'... thanks for sharing!

08-25-2009, 08:38 PM	#18
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	nice YT Josh! You have some serious skills

08-25-2009, 09:02 PM	#19
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	waders? must be cold in Alaska this time of year eh? Nice very very nice X2